August 2014

Fleischmanns First August Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order by President Yvonne Reuter

Financial report-Winfred Zubin reported the need for all members to renew their membership for 2014-15

Community Garden-all plots planted and thriving.

Welcome Wagon reached out to three addi-tional new residents this month

Stream Clean up on July 26th a success-see inside story

Cauliflower Festival-September 27th- FF will have a booth with posters highlighting a history of FF initiatives and accomplish-ments. Volunteers to work with Winifred and Marilyn Rangel are needed.

Halloween planning meeting at Yvonne Reuter’s home, August 23 at 9:30am

Village Report-Mayor Pascarella reported that the new tennis courts are nearing com-pletion. Village ready to accept bids for the concession stand and the playground.

FF has agreed to support a new youth base-ball team for next season

Next meeting September 6 at La Cabana at 9:30, coffee and refreshments available at 9:15am

***CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS***

Bear Sightings on Main Street While walking down Main Street the other day I saw many of our neighbors. The hot topic of conversation is bear sight-ings up and down Main Street, Upper Wagner Avenue and Schneider Avenue. Everyone has their own theory about what appears to be an increase in the prevalence of the bear population in Fleischmanns. Trying to get a handle on why there seem to be more bears this year than in the past, I called the Department of Conservation and spoke with Larry Bifaro, Wildlife Biologist, the bear expert for our region. Larry who was very helpful and fields the calls for the Town of Mid-dletown says that there has not been a significantly higher rate of calls about bears this season for our re-gion. Eighty five percent of incidents that are reported, he says are resolved with advice although he or a conservation officer may visit a site. Larry says bears tend to be more visible during June and July than any other time of the year. In August they become less inter-ested in food in garbage and more interested in natural growth foods such berries and tend to revert back to wilder-ness areas to find them. So by the time you read this article, there should be fewer bear sightings in the Village.

Here are the steps the DEC recommends to discourage bear activity; Always keep garbage in metal topped containers…if or-

dering a dumpster; always ask for a bear proof model, one with a metal top. Garbage storing containers should be closed at all times.

Household garbage should be stored in the house or in a secure shed. However, keep in mind that bears have a keen sense of smell and garbage during warm weather should be hauled to the transfer station twice a week.

Wash out garbage can with sudsy soap, either dishwash-ing or clothes detergent, frequently and use ammonia soaked rags to mask garbage and food odors.

Do not leave food for pets or strays outside. Although commercially produced pet food may not be a bear’s fa-vorite, it will attract them.

If bears are a nuisance or if you want advice with regard to bears, call Larry Bifaro at 607 652-2426.

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Fleischmanns Then and Now

August/September Calendar ~ Fleischmanns’ Events - Save the Date!

Aug. 21st Thursday, Children’s Art project, Skene 1-3pm

Aug. 28th Thursday, FAB: Fleischmanns Alliance for Business Meeting, Skene 5pm

Sept. 6th Fleischmanns First Monthly Meeting at 9:30 am, La Cabana Come & meet your neighbors and support your village

Sept. 8th Monday, Village Board Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Skene Memorial Library

The Village Planning Board Meeting, as needed, (1st Tuesday) @ 5:30 pm, Skene Library Zoning Board Meeting, as needed, (3rd Thursday) @ 6:30 pm, Skene Library

Check with Village Clerk regarding meeting statuses & agendas.

For Village info, please contact the Village Clerk, Lorraine DeMarfio @ 845 254 5514 To have your activity posted here, please contact the Fleischmann's Flyer

Skene Memorial Library News

Twelve children from the area participat-ed in the first of the three wind focused arts and crafts projects led by Amy Royal on August 7th. Beautiful mobiles were made by all participants who took their

finished projects home with them. The next two pro-jects, windsocks and kites respectively, will take place at Skene from 1-3pm on August 14th and 21st. Fleisch-manns First is pleased to support this series.

Originally called Scott Cottages, with the main building still standing, and the cottages in back gone, this establishment has gone through many different owners and for many years was the annex of the Meinstein Lodge. Today it is River Run Bed and Break-fast, owned by Ben Fenton.

Different Strokes

Zoom Gallery will open a new show to run from August 9-September 9th. “Different Strokes” fea-tures the work of several upstate artists whose works will be available at reasonable prices.

Summer Means Barbecue Time ~ Here’s a BBQ treat courtesy of The Tinderbox

Grilled Pineapple w/ Coconut Caramel Yield: 4 Servings

1 ripe pineapple ¾ cup coconut milk 1 cup sugar ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Trim ends from pineapple, then cut off peel. Quarter and core the pineapple. Reserve ½ the pineapple for another use. Cut the 2 remaining quarters into 4 slices (lengthwise); then cut each slice in half to make 16 thin wedges. Skewer each wedge, lengthwise. (NOTE: if using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes first).

In a small saucepan, combine sugar with ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, swirling to dissolve the sugar; boil, swirling (do not stir) oc-casionally until just golden and honey-like. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the coconut milk (mixture will bubble furi-ously).

Preheat gas, charcoal or pellet grill to 450º - 550º. Coat the skew-ered pineapple with caramel sauce (use a pastry brush). Grill just until marks appear; turn over to mark other side (should be about 4-5 minutes total).

Place skewers on platter and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve with remaining caramel sauce.

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Fleischmanns 2014 Flower Barrel Campaign

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You… A big Thank You to all those involved in one way or another for the overwhelming sup-port and funding ($) for this year’s 2014 Summer flower barrels! With all the good rain and cooler evening temps this summer, the plantings are looking terrific. The Fleischmanns Revitalization Committee along with Fleischmanns First Membership wish to acknowledge and thank the following individuals and businesses for their generous donations and on-going support for this sum-mer’s spectacular 2014 annual Summer Flower Barrels. You really helped make the difference. Thank You. Business & Organization sponsors: Todd’s Green House The Tinderbox Ltd. Community Bank, N.A. Qualteries Garden Ctr Brian Walsh Plumbing & Heating Fleischmanns First Hemlockridge Tree Service Mark Project, Inc Individual sponsors: Pam & Carl Grocholl Marilyn Ringel Jacqualine Purdy Rob Alverson Keith Weller Geraldine Horner Allison Doyle & Richard & Hudson Mack To all the following who came out to lend a helping hand with the setup & plantings of the barrels, we thank you: Pam Grocholl Marilyn Ringel Geraldine Horner Fred Woller Alma Hernandez Rob Alverson Victoria Quesada Phyllis Bailey Yvonne Reuter Special Thanks to our Village crew, Mike Myers & Leland Johnson (Corky) “For all that you do”

A very special “Green Thumb Award” goes to Pam Grocholl and helpers who keep the barrels looking terrific all season long…

Woody Biomass Informational Session

Over twenty people attended the August 9th debut of the informational CFA sponsored film on Biomass energy produced by Jessica Veccione. The film gives an information packed presentation of the why’s and how’s of woody biomass heating and highlights the existing plant at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut. Last fall, many residents of Fleischmanns went by bus to Connecti-cut to tour the biomass plant in order to get a better understanding of this novel and environmentally sound heating method. Based on the premise that our forests are replete with weak trees that need to be thinned and suitable as an alternative heat source, woody biomass heating is high on Governor Cuomo’s agenda for NY State as a way to reduce the carbon footprint. Fleischmanns is one of the first municipalities to consider a Village wide plant.

Further assessment and study supported with planning grant money will need to be made before moving forward. The video is avail-able for viewing at www. Fleischmannsny.com. For further information and for copies of the first feasibility study contact Jim Walk-er at Catskill Forest Association.

Bushkill Runs Cleaner

On Saturday, July 26th volunteers from Fleischmanns First with assistance from the Ashokan-Pepacton Chapter of Trout Unlimited conducted a stream cleanup project on the Bushkill from the Depot St. Bridge to the Mill Yard Bridge. The CWC provided bags, gloves, and gave rain gauges as gifts. We filled a dumpster donated by Mountain Valley Landscaping using the Village truck to haul bags of debris that had been deposited in the Bushkill by Hurricane Irene and thoughtless litter-ers. Following the cleanup all participants enjoyed free food, ice cream, and refreshment offered by La Cabana Restaurant, the Fleischmanns-Pine Hill Rotary, and the Fleischmanns Supermarket.

The find of the day was a heavy metal antique sign advertising "H. W. Johns' Liquid Paint-Newark New Jersey" found by Yvonne and George Reuter imbedded in the stream bank! We also extricat-ed a coil of heavy steel cable, a section of chain link fence, and two heavy home radiators along with a potpourri of other trash.

The project was a great success in terms of both returning the Bushkill to the jewel it is and in gen-erating the community spirit that Fleischmanns First is all about. Thanks to all that lent a hand in the clean and supported the effort.

Letter from Mayor Pascarella…..

Dear Fleischmanns Community, It is nice to see the Village in full bloom and looking better and better all the time. Thank you to the volunteers who helped with the stream cleanup project and to John Hoeko for organizing. I would also like to thank everyone who came out to the screen-ing of the recently completed documentary about the proposed Biomass Heating Pro-ject and for everyone who participated in the productive discussion afterwards. Let's all continue working together on this and all of the other ongoing important projects that are laying the groundwork for a bright future. Sincerely, Todd Pascarella, Mayor

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